A record 245 players competed in the Tahoe Tennis Classic, which saw some incredible competition across the four days at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. While players came from 11 states, all the winners were from either California or Nevada. Now in its 35th year, this all doubles tournament brings out some of the best players […]
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By Matt Weiser, Water Deeply The West is known for summer wildfires. Now it seems Western summers will be distinguished by another kind of flare-up: algae blooms. This summer has witnessed an explosion of algae problems in Western water bodies. Usually marked by a bright green mat of floating scum, the blooms are unsightly and […]
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By Associated Press Two Atlantic City casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment will start taking sports bets this week, and another two in Mississippi will do so in mid-August. Caesars Entertainment tells the Associated Press its Bally’s casino in Atlantic City started taking sports bets this morning. Its sister casino in Atlantic City, Harrah’s will start […]
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On Aug. 4 from 10:30am-3pm, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, which has been serving the South Lake Tahoe community for 40 years, will once again open its doors to the public with its annual open house. This is the one day of the year that people other than volunteers with the nonprofit organization are permitted on […]
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By Timothy Haab, The Conversation Millions of Americans head outdoors in the summer, whether for a day at a nearby lake or a monthlong road trip. For environmental economists like me, decisions by vacationers and outdoor recreators offer clues to a challenging puzzle: estimating what environmental resources are worth. In 1981 President Ronald Reagan issued […]
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The Fay-Luther trailhead in the Carson Valley will be closed Thursday and Friday. Hiking access will available by using the Jobs Peak Ranch trailhead. Qualcon Contractors will be fixing a 2,500-square-foot section area, including filling in potholes. Carson Valley Trails Association is paying for the work.
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Backcountry ranger Shannon Maguire is used to seeing evidence of mountain lions in Desolation Wilderness. But a report of a lion encounter went well beyond what Maguire considers typical for the popular hiking and backpacking area near Lake Tahoe. Maguire said on July 15 hikers reported an odd feeling while […]
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By Kathryn Reed Dominic Mushines is proving almost daily that tennis is a lifetime sport. This week the 84-year-old is going to test his abilities when he competes in the 35th annual Tahoe Tennis Classic at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. “Younger guys can overpower me, but I have for my age pretty good reflexes and […]
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By Christina Restaino Last winter marked one of the most severe flu seasons in recent memory. Thousands of people were hospitalized and many died. People with compromised immune systems such as the elderly or young children were hit particularly hard with the flu. Lake Tahoe’s forests are no different. Just as humans are susceptible to […]
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By Associated Press The NCAA plans to study how the expansion of legalized betting could affect college athletics and member schools. The NCAA announced Thursday it will create a working group of “subject matter experts” to assess areas such as officiating, NCAA rules, federal and state laws, and the use of integrity services. NCAA leadership […]
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